Spyder
Spyder is a free, open-source IDE for Python aimed at scientific computing and data analysis. It pairs a code editor with IPython consoles for interactive work.
Its Variable Explorer lets you browse and edit objects from the active console, including arrays and pandas objects, via GUI viewers.
Spyder also includes debugging and profiling tools, and it can be extended through plugins. Spyder offers standalone installers, which are recommended for most users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can also be installed via Anaconda or another Conda-based distribution.
Official website: spyder-ide.org
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By Leodanis Pozo Ramos • Updated May 27, 2026